NO TIME TO DIE
SEAN CONNERY
he first reference to a specific Bond watch was made in Ian Fleming’s second book, , in 1954. It was a Rolex. Fleming himself also wore one, more specifically an Explorer I. So it was no surprise when Sean Connery sported a Rolex in the very first Bond film No, an early Submariner 6538, also known as the ‘Big Crown’ due to its very prominent winding crown. First produced by the company in 1955, and and . Good condition examples of this limited edition watch have sold for over £400,000 at auction.
